Specifications

EC-BOS-8
Multi-Protocol Web Building Overview
Controller
The EC-BOS-8 is a compact, embedded controller and server plat-
form for connecting multiple and diverse devices and sub-systems.
With Internet connectivity and Webserving capability, the EC‑BOS‑8
provides integrated control, supervision, data logging, alarming,
scheduling and network management. It streams data and graphical
displays to a standard Web browser via an Ethernet or wireless LAN,
or remotely over the Internet.
TM
The EC-BOS-8 operates with EC-Net web-based building manage-
ment platform powered by the Niagara Framework®.
The EC-BOS-8 can also run EC-Net Access for managing access
control systems.

Features & Benefits

= Scalable licensing model and modular hardware make the EC-
BOS-8 suitable for installation in small buildings, as well as large
multi-unit campuses when combined with EC-Net Supervisor
= Integrates many communication protocols and automation sys-
tems including HVAC, lighting, energy, fire & smoke, physical ac-
cess, video and industrial/processing
= Two on-board isolated RS-485 ports for connecting to various
common networks, e.g. BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU, Wiegand
access control devices
= Option modules for additional physical network connections, e.g.
LONWORKS© FTT-10A, RS-232, RS-485, and Wiegand access
readers
= USB type A port for station backup and restore functions
Model Selection
To order a fully functional EC-BOS-8, the following three components are required: EC-BOS-8, Core Software, Software Maintenance
Agreement (SMA). If ordering a demo core, an SMA is not required. Refer to the EC-Net Selection Tool to calculate the required
components.
EC-BOS-8 Series
Example: EC-BOS-8 with Worldwide WiFi
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Series WiFi Setting
With US WiFi: US WiFi setting for enabling WiFi on EC-BOS-8
units installed in the US.
EC-BOS-8: EC-BOS-8 includes two isolated RS485 ports, two With Worldwide WiFi: Worldwide WiFi setting for enabling WiFi on
10/100MB Ethernet ports and USB Backup & Restore. EC-BOS-8 units installed anywhere in the world except the US.
With Permanently Disabled WiFi: WiFi setting for permanently
disabling WiFi on EC-BOS-8 units.
1.Refer to the EC-BOS-8 Global Shipping Guide for more information.

EC-BOS-8 Core Software

Example: EC-BOS-8 Core - 100 Devices/5000 Points
1
Series Devices/Points
5 Devices/250 Points: Supports up to 5 devices and 250 points.
10 Devices/500 Points: Supports up to 10 devices and 500 points.
EC-BOS-8 Core: EC-BOS-8 core software. Includes standard open
drivers. Requires EC-Net 4.1 or higher. Software Maintenance 25 Devices/1250 Points: Supports up to 25 devices and 1250
Agreement (SMA) must be purchased in conjunction with core points.
software. 100 Devices/5000 Points: Supports up to 100 devices and 5000
points.
200 Devices/10000 Points: Supports up to 200 devices and 10000
points.
EC-BOS-8 Core – Demo: EC-BOS-8 core software. Includes all
available drivers. Supports up to 500 devices and 25000 points.
N/A
Runs on EC-Net 4.1 or higher. Note: This license expires annually,
and its renewal is covered by the EC-Net Support Fee.
1. Devices/Points cannot be added to the Demo version (EC-BOS-8 Core – Demo) of the EC-BOS-8 core software.

For more information regarding the EC-Net drivers currently offered by Distech Controls, refer to the EC-Net Drivers Reference Guide.

EC-BOS-8 Software Maintenance Agreement

Software maintenance is required when purchasing an EC-BOS-8. The minimum initial software maintenance plan is 18 months.
Optional 3- or 5-year maintenance may be substituted.
If Maintenance coverage is not purchased for any period, the price of Maintenance for the next period for which it is purchased will be
(a) the Maintenance fee for the period(s) for which Maintenance was not purchased, up to a maximum of 5 years; and (b) the
Maintenance fee for the next year.
These software maintenance plans are ordered separately according to the EC-BOS-8 model chosen. See the price list for more
details. Take advantage of the Asset Manager online tool to receive notifications about SMA expirations and Enterprise SMA to align all
SMA expiration dates to a single one for the entire system.
Example: EC-BOS-8 (100 Device Core) 3 year SMA
Series Software Maintenance Agreement
18 month SMA: Initial 18-month software maintenance agreement.
Must be purchased in conjunction with initial core software.
EC-BOS-8 (5 Device Core) Optional 3 or 5 year maintenance may be substituted.
EC-BOS-8 (10 Device Core) 1 year SMA: 1-year software maintenance agreement (includes
EC-BOS-8 (25 Device Core) new and interim releases).
EC-BOS-8 (100 Device Core) 3 year SMA: 3-year software maintenance agreement (includes
new and interim releases).
EC-BOS-8 (200 Device Core)
5 year SMA: 5-year software maintenance agreement (includes
new and interim releases).

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EC-BOS-8 Device Integration Pack
Example: EC-BOS-8 Device Integration Pack - 25
Series Devices/Points
10: Adds support for additional 10 devices and 500 points to core
software.
EC-BOS-8 Device Integration Pack: EC-BOS-8 device integration 25: Adds support for additional 25 devices and 1250 points to core
pack purchased in conjunction with initial core software. software.
50: Adds support for additional 50 devices and 2500 points to core
software.

EC-BOS-8 Device Upgrade Pack

Example: EC-BOS-8 Device Upgrade Pack - 25
Series Devices/Points
10: Adds support for additional 10 devices and 500 points to core
software.
EC-BOS-8 Device Upgrade Pack: EC-BOS-8 device upgrade pack 25: Adds support for additional 25 devices and 1250 points to core
purchased any time after initial core software purchase. software.
50: Adds support for additional 50 devices and 2500 points to core
software.

EC-BOS-8 Software Option

Example: EC-BOS-8 EC-Net Access Pack
Option Description
Enables EC-BOS-8 to run EC-Net Access (minimum 2.4.45/EC-Net
EC-BOS-8 EC-Net Access Pack
4 4.7.110). Includes licensing for 32 readers.

EC-BOS-8 Hardware Accessory

Example: EC-BOS-8 Wall Plug Module
Accessory Description
100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz. Wall Adapter – Connects to the 2.5mm
EC-BOS-8 Wall Plug Module barrel plug 24V input on the EC-BOS-8 and includes US, EU, UK,
and AU style plugs.
EC-BOS-8 WLAN Antenna Cable Extension Extension cable and bracket for EC-BOS-8 WLAN antenna.

EC-BOS-8 Add-on Modules

Example: IO-R-16
Add-on Module Description
EC-NPB8-LON EC-BOS-8 - Add-on single port LON FTT10A module.
EC-NPB8-2X-485 EC-BOS-8 - Add-on dual port RS-485 module.
EC-NPB8-232 EC-BOS-8 - Add-on single port RS-232 module.
16 Point IO Module. Powered by IO-R-34. Connected to the EC-
IO-R-16
BOS-8 remotely over RS485.
34 Point IO Module. Powered by 24VAC/DC. Capable of powering
IO-R-34 (4) IO-R-16 modules. Connected to the EC-BOS-8 remotely over
RS485.
Remote reader module - 2 card reader inputs, 4 supervised inputs,
EC-Net Access Remote Reader
2 digital inputs, 2 form C (SPDT) relay outputs.
Remote I/O module - 8 supervised inputs, 2 digital inputs, 8 form C
EC-Net Access Remote IO
(SPDT) relay outputs.

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Expansion Modules
Modules Description Maximum Expansion Modules Supported
EC-BOS-8 - Add-on single port LON
EC-NPB8-LON 4
FTT10A module.
EC-BOS-8 - Add-on dual port RS-485
EC-NPB8-2X-485 2
module.
EC-BOS-8 - Add-on single port RS-232
EC-NPB8-232 4
module.
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IO-R-16 16 Point IO Module 16
1
IO-R-34 34 Point IO Module 8
EC-Net Access Remote Reader Remote reader module
16 (each or combined)
EC-Net Access Remote IO Remote I/O module
1. For detailed information about maximum number of modules supported and maximum combinations, refer to the EC-BOS-8 I/O Modules datasheet.

Maximum Combinations (see figure below):

Expansion 1 Expansion 2 Expansion 3 Expansion 4
EC-NPB8-232 EC-NPB8-232 EC-NPB8-232 EC-NPB8-232
OR OR OR OR
EC-NPB8-LON EC-NPB8-LON EC-NPB8-LON EC-NPB8-LON
EC-NPB8-232 EC-NPB8-232 EC-NPB8-232
EC-NPB8-2X-485 OR OR OR
EC-NPB8-LON EC-NPB8-LON EC-NPB8-LON
EC-NPB8-232
EC-NPB8-2X-485 EC-NPB8-2X-485 OR
EC-NPB8-LON

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Product Specifications
Platform Operating Systems
Processor TI AM3352 1000MHz ARM® EC-Net 4 4.1 or later
Cortex™-A8 EC-Net Access 2.4.45 or later
Memory 1GB DDR3 SDRAM
EC-Net Access Licensing Quantities
- Removable micro-SD card with 4GB Card Readers 32
flash total storage/2GB user storage
Access Rights 250
- Real-time clock
Schedules 100
- Batteryless Access Zones 50
- Secure boot Simultaneous Users 10
Communications Personnel 20,000
Wi-Fi Client or WAP Area Controllers N/A
Wi-Fi Communication IEEE802.11a/b/g/n
Protocol
Standards and Regulations
IEEE802.11n HT20 @ 2.4GHz UL UL 916
IEEE802.11n HT20/HT40 @ 5GHz C-UL listed to Canadian Standards
Associations (CSA)
Configurable radio Off, WAP, or Client C22.2 No. 205-M1983 "Signal
Client Authentication WPAPSK/WPA2PSK supported Equipment"
Method th
UL 864, 10 Edition, UUKL Listed
1
USB type A connector Back-up and restore support Smoke Control Equipment (UUKL
RS-485 2 isolated RS-485 with selectable bias model only)
and termination CE EN 61326-1
Ethernet 2 10/100MB Ethernet ports FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B, Part 15
BACnet Listing BTL, B-BC listed with version 4.4.93 Subpart C
or later R&TTE Compliance 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive
Other compliances CCC, SRRC, RSS, RoHS
Power Supply
Voltage 24VAC/DC power supply
1. For detailed specifications regarding the EC-BOS-8 UUKL model, refer to the
Consumption 24VA (24VAC); 24W (24VDC) Distech Controls UUKL Smoke Control Design Guide (UUKL Design
Guide_UG_10_EN) and Distech Controls UUKL Smoke Control Application Guide
Environmental (UUKL Application Guide_UG_10_EN).
Operating Temperature -20 to 60ºC (-4 to 140 ºF)
Storage Temperature -40 to 85ºC (-40 to 185 ºF)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% - Non condensing
Shipping and Vibration ASTM D4169, Assurance Level II
MTTF 10 years+

Distances between center

of tabs from one unit to
another unit

EC-BOS-8 Controllers Optional Expansion Module

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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